Archive for February, 2010
How To Buy Diamonds Online
With all the possibilities for fraud in connection with
Diamonds, diamonds online purchase almost
seems unthinkable! However, actually
Diamonds can be purchased online, without
Problems – as long as you pay attention.
First, think about your reasons for
Online purchase of diamonds, in contrast to
to make a purchase at a local jewelry store.
The most common reason is price. Thanks
Overhead low, and online jewelers
Wholesalers can offer at lower prices.
However, you must be careful – sometimes
a price that is too low, a sure sign
Fraud.
One of the best things about buying
Online is the unlimited selection. When
offline shopping, you are on
Selection in the stores in your area.
Online there are no limits. But again, you
must use very carefully and
Check before you spend your money
someone you can not see, and
‘Ve never met!
Before shopping, learn as much as you can
for diamonds – especially cut, color,
Clarity and carat weight. If you
Knowledge of diamonds, it is
difficult for a fraudster to steal from you. Once
They know more about diamonds, you will
ready to start shopping.
Take your time. Now is not the first
Diamonds you see that interests you.
Instead, sell for similar diamonds.
to find shopping portal, which
the lowest prices. Once you have found the
Lowest price, start doing your investigation.
You know about diamonds, you have found
You love diamonds, and you have found the
Lowest price – but you are still a number of possibilities
far from the reality that the purchase of diamonds!
Ask about the credentials of the seller, such as
Jewelry trade associations that
Belong. View and print the return by the seller,
Refund policy and update it. Also ask
additional services, such as the parameters
and assembling, gluing and shipping costs. Do
a search for reviews on
In particular, companies around the Internet. Also
Check with the BBB Online to see if it
Complaints were.
Ask a diamond grading report
independent laboratories such as GIA, HRD,
EGL or AGS. You should, before
a purchase. Finally, use a reputable
Escrow service for high dollar diamonds -
preferably one that has the diamond
evaluated while in their possession. The
Seller sends the diamond to the escrow account
Service, and send the money to pay
the diamond to the escrow service. The
Escrow Service has reviewed the diamond
sends the diamond to you, and sends the
Money to the seller. This is the safest way
Protect yourself … again, make sure
Use a reputable escrow service!